WorksheetsAncient Greece
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 9mins
What region is pictured here?
The Mediterranean
Asia Minor
Mesopotamia
Europe
A ruler in ancient Greece who took power by force
monarch
oracle
pharaoh
tyrant
These are paintings done quickly in watercolor on wet plaster
portrait
tribute
fresco
landscape
Which epic poem told the tale of the Trojan War?
The Odyssey
Homer
The Iliad
Legend of the Horse
What is this building in Athens called?
The Acropolis
The Parthenon
The White House
The Great Temple
The Parthenon was originally a temple built for which god or goddess?
Zeus
Ares
Hera
Athena
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be an Athenian citizen?
Your parents must both be born in Athens
You must be 18
You must be married
You must be male
Greece lies between which two seas?
The Black Sea
The Aegean Sea
The Baltic Sea
The Mediterranean Sea
The Persian Sea
The Minoans lived on the Greek island of Crete.
True
False
Huh?
Which ancient Geek city-state is called the "birthplace of democracy?"
Sparta
Knossos
Athens
Troy
Which of the following is NOT true about the physical geography of Greece?
It is entirely perfect for farming.
It is isolated due to mountains and islands.
It is a peninsula.
The climate is warm and mild.
True or False: There is a great deal of evidence that the Trojan horse was real.
True
False
Neigh Neigh
The Mycenaeans acquired resources by all of the following methods EXCEPT:
Mining
Fishing
Raiding
Trading
This Greek god ruled the seas.
Zeus
Hades
Poseidon
Apollo
True or False: Pericles was the Greek ruler who helped to establish democracy.
True
False
Who?
How many years was Odysseus away from his home at war?
5
10
20
40
Which TWO of the following are NOT true about ancient Greek religion?
It is monotheistic.
It is polytheistic.
The gods and goddesses have human behaviors and emotions.
The gods and goddesses are always kind and helpful.
Oracles were sacred sites used to consult the gods.
Which group of crops would you most likely find growing in ancient Greece?
Bananas, pineapples, and coconuts
Apples, squash, and beans
Rice, oranges, and grapes
Olives, pomegranates, and grapes
Which of the following is NOT true about democracy in ancient Greece?
Trials only lasted one day.
Everyone over 18 voted in the presidential election.
The government had three branches.
All citizens could participate in the council.
People born into wealthy and powerful families are called
aristocrats
Untouchables
working class
civilians
Stories about Greek gods and goddesses are called myths. Myths were used by Greeks to -
explain things they failed to understand
Increase loyalty to political leaders
Explain the strategies of miliary leaders
Record historical events
Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?
A city built high atop a hill is called
The Parthenon
a fortress
an acropolis
a labirynth
Which Greek culture had religious rituals honoring bulls?
Trojans
Athenians
Mycenaeans
Minoans
1. What was the highest mountain in Greece. Supposed to be the home of the Greek gods.
Mt. Olympus
Mt. Rushmore
Mt. Mitchell
Mt. Everest
This type of government means "rule by a select, wealthy few'
democracy
oligarchy
monarchy
tyranny
